Genesis 24:33
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.””
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“Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And there was set food before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and setteth before him to eat; but he saith, `I do not eat till I have spoken my word;' and he saith, `Speak.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 24:33 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 23:12I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.
- Psalms 132:3“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,
- Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
- John 4:14But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”
- John 4:31Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.”
- Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
- 1 Timothy 6:2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
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